Tourist attractions Palermo

Religious buildings

I - 90134 Palermo

The church was built in the 16C for the Jesuits who had recently arrived in Sicily. Its austere façade strongly contrasts with the Baroque exuberance of the interior, in which two beautiful paintings by Pietro Novelli are exhibited. Next door, Casa P..

Religious buildings

v. Porta S.Agata I - 90134 Palermo

The little square in front of the church is invaded every day by the crowd at Ballarò market. Standing back a little, you will have a better view of the maiolica dome supported by four telamons. Inside, you can admire two sumptuous altars that enclos..

Religious buildings

v. Alloro 4 I - 90133 Palermo

Saint Mary of the Angels has retained only the square shape and regular conches of its original features. The interior is in the 16C Baroque style. You will notice in particular the painted wooden ceiling, the beautiful organ case and the marble thro..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

v. dello Spasimo I - 90133 Palermo

The convent was built within the very walls of the Kalsa. But the Turkish threat transformed it into a fortress and the convent was never used for religious purposes! The list of its uses is long and varied! Theatre, isolation ward, hospice or hospit..

Religious buildings

Piazza dello Magione I - 90133 Palermo

This little Roman church was founded in the 12C by Matteo d'Ajello, a noted figure at the service of the Norman kings. In 1197, Henry IV gave it to the order of the Teutonic Knights. It is particularly remarkable for its beautiful projecting façade, ..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

Piazza della Rivoluzione I - 90133 Palermo

This little square certainly has its charm... and history! It was in fact the starting point for the revolt against the Bourbons in 1848. It has a fountain in the middle, depicting the Genie of Palermo, the symbol of the city.

Architecture, castles and historic districts

Piazza Marina I - 90133 Palermo

Piazza Marina is the centre of the medieval city. It is the site of the Garibaldi Garden, where amazing ficus magnolioides grow, with thick aerial roots as big as tree trunks. Around the square, there are some fine palaces: Palazzo Galetti, Palazzo N..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

v. della Cala I - 90133 Palermo

The cala was the former port of the city. It was defended by the castello a Mare, built by the Moors. The fort was transformed and became a prison as well as a private residence! But this imposing building was damaged in 1922 by the extension of the ..

Religious buildings

v. Bambinai 18 I - 90133 Palermo

The construction of the church began in the 17C and was only completed a century later. Its Baroque façade is majestic and the interior offers an impressive sense of space. Don't forget to admire the work of the artists who created the marquetry in s..

Religious buildings

v. S. - Agostino I - 90134 Palermo

The church was built in the 13C at the request of the powerful Chiaramonte and Sclafani families. The very beautiful façade is remarkable for its great door, with two-colour geometric and floral motifs. The interior was altered during the Baroque per..

Religious buildings

P.za Olivella-Castellmare 1 I - 90133 Palermo

The church is a fine Baroque building dating from the end of the 16C. Legend has it that it was built on the site of the villa that belonged to Saint Rosalie's family. Two bell towers lighten the façade. Inside, you can not fail to miss the flamboyan..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

v. della Liberta I - 90139 Palermo

The 19C was a period of economic prosperity for Palermo, which opened up to international trade. With this boom, a large middle class was created, which was concerned to leave its mark. Sumptuous homes, wide, straight avenues and huge theatres appear..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

v. Salinas I - 90141 Palermo

This villa was built in the 18C but only a century later was it to become the property of the Prince of Trabia and Butera. The architecture was altered at the end of the 19C, but a monumental staircase still remains at entrance. The villa today house..

Archaeological and historical sites

v. Notarbartolo I - 90141 Palermo

The tree stands in front of the house that belonged to Giovanni Falcone, the judge assassinated by the Mafia in 1993. Since then, all sorts of messages, photos and other little tributes have been attached to it, turning this tree into a veritable pla..

Museums and art

Viale della Libertà 52 I - 90139 Palermo

The foundation is housed on the upper floor of the Bank of Sicily building and brings together the results of archaeological findings, collected by the bank each year. In the first part, you will see the result of investigations at the main ancient s..

Corso dei Mille I - 90123 Palermo

Religious buildings

I - 90127 Palermo

The church was built in 1178 under the reign of Roger II, but it truly entered the history books on 31st March 1282, when the revolt broke out that marked the start of the War of the Vespers, which saw the end of French domination in Sicily. The faça..

Religious buildings

v. S. - Maria di Gesù I - 90124 Palermo

The sanctuary was founded in 1426 on the slopes of Mount Grifone. You can get there through the cemetery, where you will find several beautiful 19C Patrician tombs. The main entrance has a marble architrave and uprights, decorated with bas-reliefs. T..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

Corso Calatafimi 217 I - 90129 Palermo

In the 18C, the hospice provided shelter for the city's poor, them was reserved for women, who set up a weaving workshop there. It now houses exhibitions and conferences. It has a cloister on each side, overlooking a communal courtyard, which is domi..

Museums and art

I - 90146 Palermo

The museum reflects peasant life, its habits and customs, through collections of tools, everyday objects and reconstructions of homes. The lower rooms exhibit some very beautiful Sicilian carts, decorated with painted panels, incrustations and ironwo..